Comparison

Aperic vs nCam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aperic

Features
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Aperic is a pro-grade camera for iPhone, built for the moments where the default Camera app gives up. — THREE DAYS FREE — Every new download unlocks the full Pro feature set for three days, no card required. Keep what you love after the trial with Monthly ($4.99) or Yearly ($39.99). — MANUAL EVERYTHING — Lock ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus to exactly where you want them. Live, on-screen readouts. Smooth amber sliders that never fight you. A single Done button to bring it all back to auto. — PRORES, LOG, MULTI-CAM — Shoot ProRes for grading-grade footage. Apple Log and HLG for HDR delivery. Record from multiple lenses at once (where supported) so you never miss a reverse angle. SDR, P3, and ProRes 422 / 422 HQ / 422 LT in the same picker. — BUILT FOR COMPOSING — A real cinema viewfinder: live histogram, RGB or luma, with red-channel clipping. Rule-of-thirds, golden, and 4x4 grids. Optional level horizon. Focus peaking in yellow, red, green, blue, or magenta. Zebras with adjustable IRE. Aspect-ratio frames from 16:9 to 1:1. — LENS PICKER FOR PRO iPhones — 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x chips on the left edge. Real zoom factors that match what your lenses actually shoot — no marketing math. Pinch to zoom freely between them. — CLEAN COMPOSING MODE — One tap on the eye toggle next to the gear hides every chip, slider, and button on screen — leaving only the shutter, mode picker, camera flip, gear, and the toggle itself. Frame your shot like you would through a real viewfinder. Tap again to bring it all back. — FAST. FOCUSED. — No accounts. No analytics. No ads. Your captures stay on your device. The app's job is to get out of your way and let you shoot. — SUBSCRIPTION TERMS — Aperic Pro auto-renews at the end of each billing period until cancelled. You can cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions; cancellations take effect at the end of the current period. Your free 3-day trial is applied automatically on first download and doesn't renew — it simply lets you use every Pro feature before you decide. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aperic-privacy.vercel.app/

About

nCam

Transform your device into a classic film camera, complete with realistic grain, light leaks, and dust effects. Choose from over 30 vintage camera presets to achieve authentic analog looks for your photos.

Highlights
  • 30+ Vintage Camera Presets
  • Real-Time Film Preview
  • Dust, Light Leak, and Grain Effects
  • Customizable Date Stamps
  • Multiple Aspect Ratios
  • Manual Camera Controls
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a vintage film camera. nCam recreates the look and feel of classic film cameras — every shot comes out with real grain, light leaks, dust, and a date stamp like it's 1998. Pick from 30+ retro camera presets — SLR, rangefinder, instant film, TLR, point-and-shoot, medium format, toy camera, and polaroid styles — each with its own color science, film simulation, and frame. KEY FEATURES: • 30+ Vintage Cameras - Authentic film looks from every decade • Real-Time Film Preview - See the analog effect before you shoot • 17 Dust Overlays - Add that scanned-from-negatives texture • Light Leak & Grain - Genuine analog imperfections, fully tunable • Date Stamp - Old-school timestamps in 6 retro fonts and colors • 7 Aspect Ratios - 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 7:5, 3:2, 16:9, 2.35:1 cinemascope • LUT Color Science - Pro film LUTs powered by Metal GPU rendering • Manual Controls - Tap to focus, pinch to zoom, drag for exposure • Self Timer - 3s and 10s countdown • Local Gallery - Photos saved on-device, no cloud, no account WHY CHOOSE nCAM? Most camera apps just slap a filter on top. nCam simulates the entire film camera — color matrix, grain structure, vignette, chromatic aberration, barrel distortion, and even period-correct date stamps — so the result feels like a real scanned negative, not a preset. No login required. No cloud upload. Your photos stay on your phone.

Screenshots

Aperic4 screens
nCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nCam at none against Aperic's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aperic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. nCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Aperic versus nCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApericnCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaed ZakariDN Apps LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aperic

Subscriptions2
  • Aperic Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Aperic Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year
None

nCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aperic free?
Aperic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nCam free?
nCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aperic or nCam have ads?
Neither Aperic nor nCam shows ads.

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